Originally Posted by
Gator1313
Will the mechanics at the bike store really build my wheels if I buy the materials somewhere else?
I've been there. I looked for a shop with a builder via recomendations. It ook the parts in and asked him to build the wheel. He did. Labor plus spokes is about $100. If they don't want the money, somebody else will.
But honestly, I myslef wouldn't waste my time with the LBS. I'd go to Prowheelbuilderdotcom. Kinlin 105 32 hole 3 x for a decent price
go to "wheelbuilding program" you chose and select the components then it totals it up at the end with a price. Front, rear or both.
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wheelprogram by
gulpxtreme, on Flickr